Lawsonite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.092.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Lawsonite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite and Lizardite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Lawsonite and Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Lawsonite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lawsonite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lawsonite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lawsonite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.